Lobster Thermidor with Chips

Luxurious cooked lobster meat in a creamy mustard sauce topped with parmesan cheese, served with golden double-fried hand-cut chips.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1090.2 kcals 2180.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 47.4 grams 94.8 grams
Fat 72.8 grams 145.6 grams
Protein 54.1 grams 108.2 grams
Cook Time
40 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
25
g
110
ml
20
g
Fruits
0.5
piece
Lemon
Juice only
Liquids
275
ml
50
ml
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Sea Salt
To taste
2
tbsp
Flat leaf Parsley
Roughly chopped, fresh
1
pinch
Black Pepper
To taste
OilsFats
1
l
Vegetable Oil
For deep-frying
Seafood
750
g
Lobster
Cooked
Vegetables
2
piece
1
piece
Shallot
Peeled and finely chopped

Steps

  • Heat vegetable oil in a fryer to 140°C.
  • Slice the potatoes into 1.5cm thick chips.
  • Fry the chips for 5-6 minutes until tender but not colored.
  • Remove the chips and increase the oil temperature to 190°C.
  • Fry the chips again for 3-4 minutes until golden.
  • Drain the chips on paper and season with salt.
  • Halve the lobster and remove meat from the claws, tail, and head.
  • Dice the lobster meat and return it to the shell.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan and fry shallots until soft.
  • Add stock, wine, and cream, then reduce by half via boiling.
  • Stir in mustard, herbs, and lemon juice then season.
  • Pre-heat the grill to its highest setting.
  • Spoon the sauce over the lobster and top with parmesan.
  • Grill the lobster for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
  • Serve the lobster halves immediately alongside the chips.